
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the The Meadows Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $790 (46 Rentals)


2629 Commonwealth Dr

Spark Charlottesville

Lynnhaven Apartments

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University Heights

901 Park St

Barclay Place

69 Court Pl, Unit Private, walk-out studio

Hearthwood
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Westgate Apartments

The Lofts at Meadowcreek

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Cobalt Ridge

1326 Oak Tree Ln

1701 Rugby Ave, Unit Basement Apt

Tarleton Square

Locust Grove

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1039 Locust Ave, Unit 1039 Locust B

4 Rockbrook Dr
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29 Central at Stonefield

845 Fountain Ct

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The Hudson

406 Hedge St

North Woods at The Four Seasons

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Rio Point

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The Arrowood

1149 Pen Park Rd

Emerald Square
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Culbreth Court Apartments

Lyndhall

Altamont Circle Apartments

Woodrow

Ivy Garden

Mallside Forest Apartments

545 Burgoyne Rd

The Meadows Apartments

Crestview Apartments
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The 12 Twelve

Rugby McIntyre

513 12th St NW

137 Green Turtle Ln

920 Anderson St

Nob Hill Apartments

Ash Tree Apartments

511 1st St N

141 Green Turtle Ln
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Ryan School Apartments
The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,701 | $688 | $2,135 |
The Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,117 | $790 | $3,630 |
| The Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $895 | $4,120 |
| The Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $1,025 | $4,457 |
| The Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,305 | $3,738 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Meadows, Charlottesville, VA
Ranked #4
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA
Walker Upper Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Meadows is under $1,392.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in The Meadows is Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in The Meadows costs $3,389.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Meadows?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 25 regular apartments in The Meadows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in The Meadows?
Cheap apartments in The Meadows have an average cost of $424 which is $2,965 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Meadows.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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